Travel
We look forward to hosting attendees from all over the U.S. and the world for Open Source 101 in 2023. If you plan to travel to Charlotte we’ve included some information below you might find helpful.
AIRPORT- CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is ranked among the world’s busiest airports, with an average of 1,400 arrivals and departures and 118,000 people traveling to, from and though CLT each day, according to Airports Council International’s (ACI) 2021 rankings.
ACI ranks CLT No. 5 worldwide for air traffic and No. 6 for passenger traffic, reflecting the Airport’s important role in the aviation industry and as the second-largest hub for American Airlines. ACI based its 2021 rankings on 519,895 annual aircraft arrivals and departures and an annual passenger total of 43,302,230 people.
CLT offers nonstop air service to 184 destinations around the globe and is home to eight major air carriers, 15 regional carriers and three foreign flag carriers. In 2022, CLT welcomed nearly 48 million passengers and oversaw more than 505,500 arrivals and departures.
HOTELS
Two (2) hotels have agreed to extend a courtesy block / courtesy rates for anyone staying overnight. Each of the hotels included below are located in the immediate downtown area and are close to the conference venue (Dubois Center). Each has a different price point and different loyalty programs (for those of you accumulating points).
Holiday Inn – Charlotte Center City
230 North College St
Charlotte, NC 28202
- *very nice, lower price point*
- .3 miles from Dubois Center. Can walk, but might want to take an Uber.
- $139 per night (taxes and other fees not included)
- The ONLINE Group Code is CLT
- Arrival Date: 3/22/23 • Depart Date: 3/24/23
- When guests click on the link they will need to input their arrival and depart dates
Rate is limited, based upon availability. The last day to book at the group rate is February 22, 2023.
Reservations can also be made by calling the Hotel Front Desk directly at (704) 335-5400 Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM or by calling 1-800-HOLIDAY. When calling in to make reservations guests must identify themselves as members of the Open Source 101.
Parking: Convenient, onsite covered parking is provided for all registered guests or meeting attendees on a space available basis. The Hotel parking charges are at the prevailing rate. Currently the nightly rates are $22.00 per night for self-parking and $28.00 for valet. Individual reservations must be cancelled prior 72 hours prior to arrival date to avoid a charge of one-night room and tax. In the event a guest who has reserved a room checks out prior to the guest’s reserved checkout date, the hotel will add an early checkout fee of $50.00 to that guest’s individual account. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee will advise the hotel at or before check-in of any change of planned length of stay. Please see the hotel’s website for a full list of amenities and more information on cancellation policies.
Charlotte Marriott City Center
100 West Trade Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
- *extremely nice, higher price point*
- .4 miles from Dubois Center. Can walk, but probably want to take an Uber.
- $239 per night (taxes and other fees not included)
- Arrival Date: 3/22/23 • Depart Date: 3/24/23
Rate is limited, based upon availability. The last day to book at the group rate is February 27, 2023.
Parking: Convenient onsite, covered parking is available for $45 per day. You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time 3 day[s] before arrival. Fees will be assessed if you must cancel after this deadline. Please see the hotel’s website for a full list of amenities and more information on cancellation policies.
Downtown Charlotte
While in Charlotte and in the downtown area we encourage you to check out everything the city has to offer. Here is a handy online guide to the Charlotte area.